It’s Show and Tell Time Again, Folks!!

Join us this Wednesday to hear Cory Huesby talk about his current projects. Everyone is welcome to come in, get a tour, have a beer (byob, meet the makers and find out what all this "Maker" hub-bub is all about!

The Un-Knitting Machine

Recycling at its finest! Created by Kingston University’s Imogen Hedges, the un-knitting machine uses an old bicycle frame and the steam from a kettle to unravel old clothing. The yarn is neatly collected on a spindle, ready for a new knitting project. Watch the video of the un-knitting machine in action.

Bringing bicycle building to the masses!

Every cyclist agrees at some level there is nothing on this earth more beautiful than a handbuilt masterpiece. But the word of bike building has remained outside the realm of the DIY audience of tinkerers, craftspeople etc. The nomenclature and complexity of the craft can be a real barrier to entry. Desirable parts and materials are available if you know where to look but assembling the right components at a good price is a momentous task for the newbie. Enter the Jiggernaut. Mixed Media Engineering has taken the guesswork and a number of sizable hurtles out of the way so anyone with a little knowhow can get started in the craft of bicycle frame building. By offering complete frame and fork kits, blue prints, as well as flat pack jigs to hold everything in place they have the hobbyist bike builder on their way to the first success for under $400!

‘Swing’

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'Swing' is the playful creation that uses the motion of swings to produce electricity. The swing set is built on top of wooden pallets that hide the electrical system underneath. Watch the video of this innovative structure at work.

We All Live in a Red Bull Submarine

Nathan Knutson and his 1.21 Jigawatts team created this extraordinary game of games right here at the mill in July. They're interactive submarine simulates various threats and with any hesitation the alarms sound, the sub shakes, and the players are soaked with sprinklers. Read more about the Red Bull sponsored 72-hour build compition and watch the game in action.

Rocking Knit

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Students of University of Art and Design Lausanne (ECAL) showcased their 'rocking knit' design on Saturday at ECAL's low-tech factory expostion. Damien Ludi and Colin Peillex created this beanie knitting chair to run off of no more than the relaxed motion of a rocking chair. Watch the impressive chair get to work in the video.

rocking-2-gether chair 2.1

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Paul Kweton's rocking-2-gether chair is a combination of a rocking chair and dog/cat house. The chair is made out of CNC milled birch plywood. The design process and final full scale prototype of the rocking-2-gether chair showcases the successful combination of digital modeling and digital fabrication.

Wooden Light Bulb That Really Glows

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This wooden light bulb by Ryosuke Fukusada merges traditional craftsmanship with a modern LED device to create what appears to be a solid piece of wood shaped like a light bulb but which actually radiates light. The inside of the wood is chipped out until light can shine through. Check it out

Exterior sign contest

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The Mill needs a sign on the building. Submit your idea. If we choose your design you will work with The Mill and the training you need to help bring your design to life. You will also win a month free of membership after your sign is complete.

Shopbot Inspiration

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We have a CNC router here at The Mill called a Shopbot. For those that are unfamiliar, CNC stands for computer numeric control. What this means for you is that you can cut or carve your designs into wood, plastic, or aluminum at The Mill. Shopbot provides some great starter projects on their website to get you going.